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Why US cities are becoming more dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians

  • Written by John Rennie Short, Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cycling advocates set up 'ghost bikes,' like this one in Brooklyn, in memory of bikers killed in traffic.Nick Gray, CC BY-SA

As cities strive to improve the quality of life for their residents, many are working to promote walking and biking. Such policies make sense, since they can, in the long run, lead to less traffic, cleaner air and healthier...

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